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'Book withdrawn': NCERT apologises for controversial judiciary chapter after Supreme Court ban | Indian stock market surges as Brent crude dips below $100 after Trump’s Iran remarks | Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers after anthem protest; Albanese says ‘they are safe here’ | Trump administration labels Afghanistan ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’ | Trump threatens Iran with ‘20 times harder’ strike if oil flow through Strait of Hormuz is disrupted | CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces black flags during Kalighat Temple visit in Kolkata amid TMC’s SIR protests | ‘Arrogance will be shattered’: PM Modi warns Mamata Banerjee over remarks on President Murmu | Bloodbath on Dalal Street! Sensex, Nifty crash amid escalating Middle East conflict | Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader amid Middle East tension | Iranian drone strike near Dubai Intl. Airport's terminal forces emergency flight suspensions

'Disaster for US workers': Donald Trump slams Supreme Court ruling striking down his tariffs

Feb 20, 2026, at 11:28 pm

US President Donald Trump strongly criticized the Supreme Court on Friday after the justices struck down his sweeping tariffs, calling the ruling “outrageous” and a setback for American economic security.

Trump considers limited strike on Iran amid naval buildup, as talks continue in Geneva

Feb 20, 2026, at 11:09 pm

US President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he is considering a limited military strike on Iran, following a major naval deployment to the Middle East aimed at pressuring Tehran to reach an agreement on its nuclear program, media reports said.

Major setback for Trump! US Supreme Court invalidates tariffs, citing constitutional overreach

Feb 20, 2026, at 10:30 pm

In a major legal setback for President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down his sweeping tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing them under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Trump says 200% tariff threat forced India-Pakistan ceasefire: ‘Nothing like money’

Feb 20, 2026, at 11:33 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his claim that he acted as a mediator between India and Pakistan during last year's military standoff, asserting that the threat of steep tariffs compelled both nations to resolve the conflict.

'We Are Taking Back Control': Canadian Finance Minister Champagne on CUSMA, Asian Trade Shift

Feb 20, 2026, at 06:04 am

Ottawa: Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne declared that Canada is "taking back control of our Canadian economy" amid uncertainties surrounding the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), emphasising diversification through strengthened ties with Asian trade partners.

Trump warns Iran to make 'meaningful deal' as US military buildup intensifies in Middle East

Feb 19, 2026, at 11:26 pm

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it must agree to a “meaningful” deal amid a large-scale American military buildup in the Middle East, saying the United States may be forced to “take it further” if diplomacy fails, media reports said.

Canada: Industry leaders flag procurement hurdles in PM Carney's defence strategy

Feb 19, 2026, at 11:09 am

Prime Minister Mark Carney recently unveiled Canada's first Defence Industrial Strategy, a bold initiative to ramp up domestic defence manufacturing and generate 125,000 jobs.

US: 18-year-old arrested after sprinting toward Capitol with loaded shotgun. All details inside

Feb 18, 2026, at 09:05 am

An 18-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly ran toward the US Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun, authorities said.

Indian national accused of sexually assaulting minor arrested in US

Feb 17, 2026, at 04:20 pm

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have arrested an Indian national who is accused of multiple offences, including sexually assaulting a minor.

US conducts 10 strikes on 30 ISIS targets in Syria in two weeks

Feb 15, 2026, at 02:52 pm

The US Central Command has announced that its forces conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria between February 3 to February 12.

India has promised US to refrain from additional Russian oil imports: Marco Rubio

Feb 15, 2026, at 01:01 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India has assured Washington that it will refrain from purchasing any additional Russian oil, amid fresh US sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, media reports said.

Who is Nikhil Gupta? Indian national pleads guilty in New York murder plot linked to Khalistan activist

Feb 14, 2026, at 09:26 am

The United States government has confirmed that Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to plotting the murder of a U.S. citizen in New York City.

Two US Navy ships collide during refuelling operation in Caribbean; two injured

Feb 12, 2026, at 11:46 pm

Two US Navy vessels collided during a ship-to-ship refuelling operation in the Caribbean on Wednesday, leaving two personnel with minor injuries, according to US Southern Command.

Family of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, killed by US cop, gets Rs 262-crore settlement

Feb 12, 2026, at 02:37 pm

The city of Seattle has agreed to a $29 million (approximately Rs 262 crore) settlement with the family of 23-year-old Indian graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, who was fatally struck by a speeding police officer in 2023.

US deletes post featuring map of India showing PoK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory

Feb 11, 2026, at 11:33 pm

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has deleted a post on X that featured a map of India depicting the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin — as Indian territory.

FAA reopens El Paso Airspace in Texas hours after announcing 10-day closure over drone threat

Feb 11, 2026, at 10:50 pm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday morning reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport, just hours after announcing a 10-day shutdown that would have grounded all flights to and from the Texas border city.

US deletes India trade deal map showing PoK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory

Feb 11, 2026, at 03:09 pm

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has taken down a social media post announcing the India–US trade framework after it featured a map depicting the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin — as part of India.

White House revises India-US trade fact sheet, drops ‘pulses’ and softens $500bn clause

Feb 11, 2026, at 01:11 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: The Trump administration has quietly revised its fact sheet on certain “key terms” of the India-US trade deal, removing references to “certain pulses” and altering the language around a $500 billion purchase “commitment”, media reports said.

Canada in shock after school shooting kills nine; PM Carney ‘devastated’

Feb 11, 2026, at 12:00 pm

Nine people were killed and 25 others injured in a shooting at a school and a nearby home in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday, BBC reported.

Tragedy in Canada: Seven killed, dozens injured in school shooting

Feb 11, 2026, at 09:18 am

At least seven people were killed in a shooting at a school in northern British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday, according to media reports.

Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis steps down after mass layoffs

Feb 08, 2026, at 09:29 am

Washington Post publisher and chief executive officer Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, the company announced on Saturday, days after it carried out sweeping layoffs that affected roughly one-third of its workforce.

Epstein emails, celebrity names and Deepak Chopra: Why the spiritual guru is facing tough questions

Feb 07, 2026, at 10:21 pm

The continuing release of documents linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has brought another prominent name under scrutiny — Deepak Chopra.

Canada: Eight Toronto police officers charged in major corruption probe

Feb 07, 2026, at 02:11 am

Ontario: York Regional Police have charged seven serving Toronto Police Service officers, one retired officer and 19 other suspects following a seven-month corruption investigation linked to organized crime, shootings and a foiled murder plot, police said Thursday, as reported by CTV News.

US imposes new sanctions on Iran amid nuclear talks in Oman

Feb 06, 2026, at 10:54 pm

The United States announced new sanctions on Friday targeting Iran's oil exports, including 14 vessels flagged from Turkey, India, and the UAE, shortly after indirect talks between the two nations concluded in Oman.

'I apologise': Bill Gates says Epstein meetings were a mistake he regrets 'every minute'

Feb 06, 2026, at 05:30 pm

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has publicly expressed remorse over his past interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying he regrets “every minute” spent with him.

'US can’t dictate terms to India': American journalist Tucker Carlson backs New Delhi’s rising power in trade talks

Feb 06, 2026, at 03:30 pm

As negotiations over the India-US trade deal gather momentum, American journalist and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has said that the United States no longer has the authority to dictate terms to India.

Canada unveils new auto strategy to boost EV production, cut reliance on US market

Feb 06, 2026, at 03:30 pm

Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday announced a sweeping new automotive strategy aimed at reducing Canada’s dependence on the US, accelerating electric vehicle production, and protecting auto workers amid shifting global trade dynamics.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash over World Hijab Day post amid Iran protests

Feb 05, 2026, at 10:58 pm

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn criticism after his office posted a celebratory message on World Hijab Day, calling the head covering the “identity and pride” of Muslim women, a move critics say was tone-deaf amid ongoing protests in Iran against compulsory hijab laws.

‘Painful times in my marriage’: Melinda Gates reacts to Bill Gates being named in Epstein Files

Feb 05, 2026, at 04:08 pm

The latest tranche of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has surfaced several explosive but unverified claims, including allegations involving Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

'Democracy dies in billionaire hands': Jeff Bezos faces firestorm after Washington Post slashes one-third of its newsroom

Feb 05, 2026, at 04:01 pm

The Washington Post has triggered a fierce international debate after announcing layoffs affecting nearly one-third of its workforce, including more than 300 newsroom employees.